Mental Health Clinician – Community Mental Health – 5–10K Incentives Offered
Organisation / Entity: Western NSW Local Health District
Job category: Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol | Mental Health Clinician
Job location: Regional NSW / Dubbo & West NSW
Job reference number: REQ
Work type: Full-time
Total remuneration package: $73,104 pa (plus superannuation and salary packaging options)
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Dietitian Level 1 / 2, Exercise Physiologist Level 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Physiotherapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2, Speech Pathologist Level 1 / 2, Welfare Officer Level 1 / 2
Incentives: NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – visit Western NSW LHD Incentives for details)
Location: Dubbo, NSW
Hours per week: 38
Applications close: 10 December
About the role
The Mental Health Clinician is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for coordinating the recovery of people with a mental illness or disorder.
The role delivers expert clinical services in collaboration with consumers, carers and other care providers, using an integrated and person-centred approach.
Key responsibilities
Establish treatment plans for clients
Provide individual and group therapy
Liaise with community services
Support outreach to nearby areas
The position is Monday-to-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm, based in Dubbo and may involve community outreach.
Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities are available.
To apply for this role
Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login.
Answer the selection criteria.
Role-related enquiries
Please contact Lucy Rolek, Team Leader ACCT at:
phone: (insert phone)
email: (insert email)
Additional information for applicants
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26.
Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
Applicants who disclose an injury, health condition or disability in pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment to evaluate appropriate adjustments and support.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care.
All staff are required to provide a safe and supportive environment and to protect children from harm and abuse.
For more information on the Child Safety Standards, see the NSW Government – Office of Children's Guardian.
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging.
We welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
All statutory and EEO statements are included in the original posting and retained in this summary.
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